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Central Bank of Kenya holds key rate at 8.5 per cent, cites stable inflation

By JACKSON OKOTH

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has maintained its hold on the Central Bank Rate (CBR) for the second consecutive time, all in a bid to put a tight lid on inflation.

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